Dr. Richard Ostrup

Welcoming new patients

Specialty

  • Neurological Surgery (Board Certified)

Advanced Degree

  • Medical Doctor (MD)

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  • Phone: 619-297-4481
    2100 5th Ave., # 200
    San Diego, CA 92101
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    Hours:
    Mon. - Thurs., 8:30 am to 5 pm
    Fri., 8 am to 5 pm
  • Phone: 619-297-4481
    9850 Genesee Ave., Suite 770
    La Jolla, CA 92037
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    Hours:
    Mon. - Fri., 9 am to 4:30 pm

Biographical Details

Age: 60
In practice since: 1987
Gender: Male

Education

  • Medical School: University of California, Davis
  • Internship: University of Michigan
  • Residency: University of California, San Diego
  • Residency: University of Michigan
  • Fellowship: University of Toronto

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
    Health Fund PPO, HMO, Managed Choice POS, National Advantage PPO, Open Choice PPO, QPOS POS, Traditional Choice PPO, US Access POS, Value Network HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
    California HMO, Plus POS, Prudent Buyer PPO
  • Blue Shield
    HMO, POS, PPOs
  • Cash/Self pay
  • CIGNA
    HMO, Open Access POS, PPOs
  • Health Net
    HMO, Seniority Plus Retirees HMO
  • Medicare
    UHC-AARP MedicareCompleteValue, UHC-AARP MediComplete Premier, UHC-AARP MediCompleteEssential, UHC-Secure Horizons Retiree, UHC-Sharp Secure Horizons
  • Sharp Health Plan
    Choice HMO, Performance HMO, Premier HMO, Value HMO
  • United Healthcare
    Signature Value HMO
  • VEBA
    Performance HMO-Network 1 HMO
All physicians who we refer are in good standing with a Sharp hospital or medical group and pay no fees to be included in our service. They are not employees or agents of Sharp HealthCare. Selection is based on your particular needs.

Treatments & Conditions

  • Anterior Laminectomy
  • Brain Tumor
  • Laminectomy
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
  • Motor Point Blocks
  • Pituitary Tumors
  • Spine Surgery
  • Stereotactic Intracranial Surgery

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Choosing a new primary care doctor is done through your insurance company. Call the number on the front or back of your card and tell the representative that you would like to change your PCP.

Sample Insurance Card

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  • Phone: 619-297-4481
    2100 5th Ave., # 200
    San Diego, CA 92101
  • Phone: 619-297-4481
    9850 Genesee Ave., Suite 770
    La Jolla, CA 92037

If you have questions about your insurance coverage or anything else, our physician referral nurses are here to help you. Call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277). Nurses are available Monday through Friday, 8 am to 6 pm, to take your call.

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